How long does it take to travel from Cardiff Central to Glasgow Central by train?

The average journey time between Cardiff Central and Glasgow Central is 8 hours 11 minutes. The fastest journey time is 8 hours 20 minutes. On an average weekday, there are 48 trains per day travelling from Cardiff Central to Glasgow Central. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays.

Avg. Duration
8h 11m

Are there direct trains from Cardiff Central to Glasgow Central?

No, it is not possible to travel from Cardiff Central to Glasgow Central without having to change trains. Use our journey planner above to get direct train times from Cardiff Central to Glasgow Central.

No direct trains possible

What time are the first and last train from Cardiff Central to Glasgow Central?

The first train from Cardiff Central to Glasgow Central departs at 05:35.
The last train from Cardiff Central to Glasgow Central departs at 22:55.
No sleeper services are available.
There may also be less services on weekends and public holidays; use the Journey Planner above to search for a specific train on your chosen travel date.